October 10, 1922

Dear Comrades!

I apologize for having to let you down! I have been struck down by a toothache, which at the very beginning of my work not only tore me away from it, but has also—for a whole week—shattered my nerves. I must cancel all meetings (at congresses) again for a week.

I deeply regret that I cannot meet with this present congress. I very much hope that Comrade Kutuzov will tell you everything in detail and convey my warmest greetings and best wishes.

Your Lenin

Published in 1922 in the book
"Report on the Work of the 5th All-Russian
Congress of the Trade Union of
Textile Workers. October 6-11,
1922." Moscow

Printed from facsimile
in the special issue of the newspaper
"Voice of the Textile Workers" January 25,
1924

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